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Anwaltschaft

Substantiv

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bar

noun

Definitions of bar

English

something that prevents or restricts an action or an advancement

Cultural differences do not need to be a bar to good communication between business partners.

English

the profession of being a barrister (=a type of lawyer in UK and commonwealth countries who is allowed to advocate in the higher courts)

If an attorney is suspended by the state bar is he automatically prohibited from practicing in federal court?